Properties
Description
Toosendanin, a triterpenoid, possesses broad biological actions from blocking neurotransmission and antibotulism to inducing cell differentiation and apoptosis.
Molecular Formula
C30H38O11
Source
The effective constituents from the bark and bark of the roots of Melia chinaberry
Form
White crystal powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in pyridine, acetone, ethanol, methanol, slightly soluble in chloroform, benzene, almost insoluble in petroleum ether and water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Toosendanin can be used for content determination, identification, and pharmacological experiments, etc.